Cormac

Cormac: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameIrish origin

Meaning and origin of Cormac

  • A male given name from Irish.

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish, from Old Irish Cormac.

How popular is Cormac?

150U.S. babies in 2025
#1033peak rank (2014)
3,698babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,698 boys in the U.S. have been named Cormac. Its highest rank for boys was #1033 in 2014. In 2025, 150 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025196 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Cormac FAQ

What does the name Cormac mean?

A male given name from Irish. Borrowed from Irish, from Old Irish Cormac.

What is the origin of the name Cormac?

Cormac is listed as a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Cormac?

Since 1880, 3,698 boys in the U.S. have been named Cormac. Its highest rank for boys was #1033 in 2014. In 2025, 150 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Cormac a boy or girl name?

Cormac is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,698 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.